Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das hoists the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Ranchi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoists the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Lucknow on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoists the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: RJD leaders Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other workers of the party during hoisting of the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: RJD leaders Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other workers of the party during hoisting of the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: RJD leaders Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other workers of the party during hoisting of the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other workers of the party during hoisting of the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hoists the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Road, in Kolkata on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee salutes the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Road, in Kolkata on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes salute at the march past during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrives to participate in the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: A view of the tableaux of Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Artistes perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Artistes perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel pose for selfies during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel exchanging sweets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel salute the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Attari: Security personnel salute the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post in Attari, Punjab on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: NCC cadets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: NCC cadets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: NCC cadets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: NCC cadets during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: CRPF personnel during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: CRPF personnel during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: The Governor’s convoy arrives for the flag hoisting ceremony during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: The Governor’s convoy arrives for the flag hoisting ceremony during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: The Governor’s convoy arrives for the flag hoisting ceremony during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: The Governor’s convoy arrives for the flag hoisting ceremony during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: The Governor’s convoy arrives for the flag hoisting ceremony during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at his residence, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at his residence, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at his residence, in Patna on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao reviews of the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao reviews of the Guard of Honour during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao addresses during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Golkonda Fort, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Guwahati: Manipuri artistes perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao salutes the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao hoists the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao salutes the National Flag during 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Hyderabad on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inspects the Guard of Honour during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: Ravi Shankar Vyas/IANS)
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra takes salute at the march past during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, in Srinagar on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: BJP chief Amit Shah and party MP Meenakashi Lekhi during their visit to the Deendayal Research Institute at 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Schoolchildren sit in formation of Hindi script that reads ‘Bharat’ during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi on Aug.13, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Schoolchildren sit in formation of Hindi script that reads ‘Bharat’ during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi on Aug.13, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Schoolchildren sit in formation of Hindi script that reads ‘Bharat’ during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi on Aug.13, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Military officials during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 13, 2018. (Photo:IANS)
New Delhi:A rehearsal of hoisting the nation flag for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 13, 2018. (Photo:IANS)
New Delhi: A rehearsal of hoisting the nation flag for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 13, 2018. (Photo:IANS)
New Delhi:Schoolchildren sit in formation of Hindi script that reads ‘Bharat’ during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi on Aug.13, 2018. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Jama Masjid and a parts of Old Delhi as seen from the rampart of Red Fort during a full dress rehearsal for India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 13, 2018. (Photo:IANS)
New Delhi:A commando part of Delhi Police’s first all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team stands guard during a full dress rehearsal ahead of India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 13, 2018. (Photo: IANS)